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Competitive Pokémon is on phones now, but you still need a Switch to become a champion
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In Short: The mobile version of Pokémon Champions, despite being widely available, is not permitted in high-level competitive tournaments, according to the Pokémon Global Link.
The mobile version of Pokémon Champions, which launched on both the Switch and mobile devices in April and June respectively, is excluded from high-level competitive tournaments, according to the Pokémon Global Link. This decision has sparked curiosity and debate among fans and organizers alike.
While the mobile version of Pokémon Champions is accessible on phones, the official tournaments at the regional and higher levels are restricted to the Switch, emphasizing the importance of console play for top-tier competition.
Tournaments at the World Championships, the most viewed of the four featured games, saw the mobile version of Champions not allowed, despite the game's widespread popularity and over 25 million downloads across both platforms.
Competitors like Hoshino, a key figure in the competitive Pokémon circuit, attribute the graphics quality of the Switch as a primary reason for its preference over the mobile version, highlighting the technical differences between the two platforms.
Despite the mobile version's convenience and accessibility, the requirement to use a Switch for high-level competition underscores the ongoing debate about the role of hardware in competitive gaming, particularly in the Pokémon Global Link circuit.
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